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curious&wiser
Joined: 07 Oct 2011 Posts: 8
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:50 pm Post subject: Bahcesehir Koleji schools around Turkey |
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Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) with this group of schools? I understand some are franchises and working conditions can be VERY different. |
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contented
Joined: 17 Oct 2011 Posts: 136 Location: اسطنبول
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 1:04 am Post subject: |
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I'm also curious to know more about these schools. Anyone care to share their experience? |
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delal
Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 251 Location: N Turkey
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 4:22 am Post subject: |
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I haven't worked for them, but I know parents who are happy with the one near me (after having tried state schools and other private schools), and Turkish teachers who have said that the educatıonal standards are high.
As you say, it probably varies from school to school. It's probably best to decide which one you want to apply to and then post specifically about that one. |
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contented
Joined: 17 Oct 2011 Posts: 136 Location: اسطنبول
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 6:08 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Delal. I'm interested in knowing about the ones in Istanbul. Are they good schools to work at? Seems like they are ok because I haven't read anything terrible about them. I did notice on their website they have summer and winter courses. Do teachers have to work during winter break? |
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delal
Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 251 Location: N Turkey
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 6:37 am Post subject: all year schools |
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Hi
As you imply, there are lots of teachers who are actually ok with where they work, which could explain why there are no posts about many schools in Turkey on here
The summer course will no doubt be summer school (baby sitting for working parents) and could be an optional way for teachers to earn extra cash. You'd have to check that out at the interview (and make sure any decision is in writing in your contract, of course)
Can't really help any more. Sorry |
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parnett
Joined: 29 Jun 2012 Posts: 179 Location: China
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 11:09 pm Post subject: |
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I worked at Bahcesehir Koleji in Bahcesehir as a 5th grade teacher fifteen years ago. I'm sure things have changed drastically since my stay there. What I remember the most is how spoiled and unmotivated the students were. I had four classes and two of them were virtually impossible to control. The head of the department (Olga) was clueless as were each of the many Directors of Study they had during my tenure there.
The school itself was beautiful. The salary was reasonable and paid on time, but this was before the economic collapse around the year 2000. |
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Dancebiscuits
Joined: 03 Dec 2012 Posts: 63
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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I've signed a contract to start work with them in August at the Halkali branch so I'll let you know after that. So far the contract seems fine and the people I've dealt with perfectly reasonable and efficient, with a good knowledge of curriculum and child development. |
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rockinrobin714
Joined: 27 Jan 2010 Posts: 15 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 9:49 am Post subject: |
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I just had an interview with them today! They want me to give them an answer pretty soon. The salary is 3000 a month with free housing and the lady was really trying to push me to Izmir. |
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londone7
Joined: 07 Jun 2013 Posts: 11
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Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:23 am Post subject: any experiences good/bad... |
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Can anyone post some experiences with this chain good/bad other than kids being spoilt (already seen those comments!)
ie. any payment problems, cirriculim, working conditions, housing, managers, etc...
I am in possible final stages of being placed in one of their schools around Adana region
thanks |
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ninjaniki
Joined: 19 Nov 2011 Posts: 20
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 7:57 am Post subject: |
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Does anyone have any recent experience working for these schools? |
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acteach
Joined: 23 May 2014 Posts: 3
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Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 2:13 pm Post subject: bahcesehir adana |
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hi.. I have been offered a teaching job at the Bahcesehir school in Adana. They have not offered any accommodation or house allowance. Without any frame of reference its hard to say how well my salary will cover my expenses. How much is a good salary in such a place and has anyone had any recent experience working for Bahcesehir ?
I would appreciate any advice or input.. |
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Redcar24
Joined: 26 Aug 2011 Posts: 57 Location: Al Hassa Saudi Arabia
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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Well typically you need to share housing with someone and 3000 is good for Adana |
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acteach
Joined: 23 May 2014 Posts: 3
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for your post ..That'swhat they have offered. What are the rents like? I would prefer not to share a place. |
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Otterman Ollie
Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 1067 Location: South Western Turkey
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Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:00 am Post subject: |
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Then you need to do some research on typical rents in the area, should be a lot cheaper than in the bigger cities. Internet websites like sahibden .com may help you or even a national newspaper, perhaps a local may offer advice, you boots on the ground there first, btw it does get pretty hot down there in the summer! Not the best time to be flat hunting! |
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Redcar24
Joined: 26 Aug 2011 Posts: 57 Location: Al Hassa Saudi Arabia
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 4:45 am Post subject: Teaching in Adana |
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Housing is expensive in Adana a furnished house is 850 Lira or more plus a deposit and finders fee....
I am looking for a room mate or roommates my house is very close to the school I could offer you a good place to stay ...Please pm me with your contact details |
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